You can learn to be a good example for your children

DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: I know teenagers often rebel against their parents, but I admit I went overboard and have been a rebel ever since. We have two children now, and I’m scared because I realize I don’t have any idea how to be a good father. — J.M.

DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: I know teenagers often rebel against their parents, but I admit I went overboard and have been a rebel ever since. We have two children now, and I’m scared because I realize I don’t have any idea how to be a good father. — J.M.

DEAR J.M.:

The first step to become good parents is to look at ourselves and ask what kind of example we’re setting for our children. Face this honestly, and then turn to Jesus Christ and ask him to come into your life to forgive you and help you do what is right.

Our children also learn from our words, and from the lessons we try to teach them. Get a Bible storybook and read it to your children and pray with them every night. Make the Bible your own source of wisdom.